Ross Turner made his first grade debut for Northern District Cricket Club on 20 November 1976 against Sutherland DCC at Caringbah Oval to become NDs first grade player 259.
In a first grade career spanning 1976 to 1993 Ross scored 5,302 runs at an average of 29.45 including 3 centuries and 29 half centuries.
Ross was the captain of Northern District for many years and regarded as one of the most astute and inspiring leaders not only by his team and club but across the Sydney Grade Cricket.competition.
Ross has made an incredible contribution to the game. He's a multiple premiership winning captain but since retiring as a player Ross coaching and administration contribution around the world has and continues to be tremendously influential.